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City of North Port, FL

Economic Development Program Manager

City of North Port, FL, North Port, Florida, us, 34290


Salary:

$87,644.69 - $113,938.09 Annually

Location :

North Port, FL

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

201401713

Department:

Development Services

Opening Date:

09/27/2024

Closing Date:

10/18/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

General Description

The Economic Development Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the economic landscape of the City of North Port. The Manager will perform highly responsible professional and supervisory work in the planning, development, and implementation of economic development programs to attract new businesses and support the expansion and retention of existing ones. Programs include but are not limited to marketing, promotions, and events; business attraction, expansion, retention, and assistance activities; and Division administration and budget. Efforts will directly contribute to the City's economic vitality and community prosperity.

Essential Job Functions

Plan, organize, and manage the City's economic development programs, projects, and initiatives, setting clear goals, objectives, and associated metrics of performance.Develop and coordinate the implementation of a strategic economic development plan that aligns with the City's Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Plan.Develop and maintain contacts and close working relationships with economic development organizations, existing business and industry, target industry representatives, Chamber of Commerce, and non-residential property owners.Oversee analysis of City and regional economic, market, and social trends to facilitate integrated economic and physical development planning.Serve as liaison to a wide variety of boards, committees, and organizations that collectively comprise the region's collaborative economic development efforts.Cultivate and strengthen the City's formal and informal partnerships with external organizations charged with implementing City and regional marketing, business attraction, business retention, and business expansion programs.Review, process, and/or approve economic development incentive applications and applications for fast-track permitting.In coordination with other development-related departments, explore ways to improve City economic development efforts by developing incentives and initiatives that are new and innovative.Coordinate with other departments and external organizations as appropriate to communicate the City's initiatives and accomplishments in economic development to local, regional, national, and international audiences.Develop and deliver presentations to elected officials, community organizations, and outside groups related to the City's economic development interests.Represent the City at major economic development events such as retail, manufacturing, and other industry conventions.Manage an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the division's goals and objectives.Assist in development of budget. Monitor and approve expenditures.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of economic development and ability to apply this knowledge in varied work situations;Ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and supervise the work of professional, supervisory, and clerical employees;Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals, business and industry leaders, news media and members of the public through contact and cooperation.Knowledge of the available resources at the City, County, State, and Federal levels to assist businesses and industries.Skilled in business networking, marketing, promotion, and public relations.Excellent public speaking, writing and presentation skills.Excellent skills in project management, mediation, and negotiation.Ability to maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters.Attention to detail, promptness, and ability to work in deadline-sensitive environments.Proficient in business system applications, databases and standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).Ability to plan, organize, and use independent judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions in accordance with established policy.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Economic Development, Public Policy, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or related field.Five (5) years management-level experience in economic development, preferably with a public agency.Proven track record in economic development with documented results.(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) strongly preferred.

Emergency Response Responsibility

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Hiring Range Statement

Please note, the hiring pay range for this position is the minimum up to a rate equal to or less than the midpoint of the salary range.

The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.

All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.

Aetna - Health Insurance

The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice.

Cigna Dental- Dental InsuranceThe City's dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose.

EyeMed Vision Care - Vision Insurance

The City's vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months.

Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance

The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents.

Cigna - Short Term Disability

The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period.

E-Flex - Flexible Spending Account

A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2,500.00. Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor's prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit.

Trustmark- Supplemental Polices

Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee.

LifeLock Benefit Solutions

Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program.

ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans

The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program.

Florida Retirement System - FRS

Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS.

Cigna - Employee Assistance Program

The City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more.

VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance

The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted.

Florida Prepaid College Board

Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans.

Educational Assistance Program

Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds).

Paid Holidays

The City observes 13 paid holidays per year.

Sick Leave and Annual Leave

Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service.

Sick Leave Incentive

Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year.

Personal Leave

Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process.

Bereavement Leave

Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an "immediate family member".